Family

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond welcome all kids ages 4-12 to register for Cheer Camp taking place on June 21-25th at the Hammond Sportsplex. The program is Monday through Friday from 10:30am – 11:30am in the gymnasium....

Who: A Positive Approach to Teen Health is hosting monthly Lunch Tables every 4th Wednesday of the month. A free virtual learning opportunity that focuses on different topics that are relevant to middle school/high school aged youth, as well as those...

The 41st Annual Powers-Purdue University Northwest Golf Invitational will be held on Monday, June 21, at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana. The annual golf outing has grown to become the most successful one-day fundraising event...

Permaculture: Over the last several months Matthew, Rachel, and I have participated in a 72-hour online Permaculture Design Certification Course through the International Permaculture Education Center to earn our internationally recognized...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 17th Annual Festival of the Lakes.  The Mega Pass is on sale now for $60 each, in person...

Valparaiso Tri Kappa is hosting its 1st Annual Tri Kappa Trot on June 12th at 7:30 am. This 5k/2k fun run/walk will be at the beautiful Creekside Trails at Creekside Park. The fee is $30 to either run or walk, and all participants will receive a dry...

VNA nurses caring for Steve learned that one of the “luxuries” he missed was a straight razor shave, complete with hot towel service that he used to treat himself to once in a while when he was younger. The nurses sprang into action through the...

On Sunday, community members in Valparaiso gathered downtown in front of the stage and under the pavilion to ready themselves for VNA of Northwest Indiana’s Annual Stroll fundraiser. This year was the Groovy Stroll, celebrating the 50-ish...

On Saturday, 200 motorcycles and bikers gathered outside of the Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso to participate in the annual bike blessing. The group gathered to share live Christian rock music and prayer. The event began with bikers inside the store...

Residents come and go in Maria Center. We’d like to introduce the larger TCAD community residents who have arrived in the past 18 months. (Not listed is Antoinette Condo, who is temporarily in Virginia with her family.) Mary Alice Fogarty...